eorcnan

Old English

Etymology

Cognate with Old High German erchan. Attested only in composition.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈeo̯rknɑn/, [ˈeo̯rˠknɑn]

Adjective

eorcnan

  1. precious, noble, true(?)

Derived terms

  • eorcnanstan "precious stone"
  • erce(?)
  • Eorconbeorht (personal name)
  • English: Erkendale (toponym)
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